Monument record MDO29163 - Second World War beach defences, Swanage
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Summary
A line of Second World War defences are visible as structures on aerial photographs of the 1940s along the coast adjacent to the line of the High Street, Swanage. The defences continue to the north (see MDO29020).
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Full Description
A line of Second World War defences are visible as structures on aerial photographs of the 1940s along the coast adjacent to the line of the High Street, Swanage. The defences continue to the north (see MDO29020). They consist of barbed wire entanglements, possibly beach scaffolding. (1) The defences were arranged in a line along the front of the beach to impede landing craft and were removed immediately after the war. This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12873 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-MAY-1942. RAF HLA/520 6107-8.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0323 7936 (239m by 1275m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 11 2013 9:13AM